Melbourne murder accused 'shot victim five times' before fleeing

A Melbourne man accused of murder shot his victim five times in the upper body from behind before fleeing, a jury has heard.

Ali Chaouk, 38, was allegedly involved in a dispute with Mohammed Haddara, 28, about a luxury car.

On June 20, 2009, the pair agreed to meet up at a football ground in Altona North to arrange the return of another man – Ahmed Hablas - who was being held against his will in a vehicle driven by Mr Haddara, the court heard.

Accused shooter Ali Chaouk. (9NEWS)

Mr Hablas managed to escape, as Mr Chaouk, who was 30 at the time, allegedly became violent and used a .44 calibre firearm to shoot Mr Haddara.

The alleged victim was shot five times in the upper torso from behind, and died at the scene.

The jury heard Mr Chaouk then fled to a friend’s house, where he told a teenage boy to dispose of the gun and help cut up his clothes.